Work Release Eligibility

The Work Release Program is a structured residential-based program that
enables selected inmates to work and participate in community programs to
aid in their transition back into the community upon their release. Work
release participants are either directly court ordered into the program
or are placed into the program by the Sheriff's Office. The
criteria for acceptance into the Work Release Program
are as follows:

Sentenced to two years or less to be considered for work release, and
must be within 180 days of release to begin the program. Also, an
inmate must have a minimum of 30 days remaining to serve.

No outstanding charges, detainers or out-of-state time

No convictions for sex crimes or a child-related crime

No pattern or history of violent crime

No escapes from custody

Not previously revoked from the program during this period of
incarceration

Reside in one of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
jurisdictions

May be required to complete the residential portion of the Intensive
Addictions Program (IAP) prior to participating in the Work Release
Program or may be required to participate in a community-based
treatment program as a condition of work release participation

A sentencing judge is not obliged to comply with the Sheriff's Office
criteria for program placement; however, the Sheriff's Office may
provide the court with additional information about offenders ordered
into the program, which may cause the court to rescind the order for work
release placement.

For more information about the Work Release
Program, contact the vocational staff at 703-246-2208, TTY 711.